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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Christy offer the Widow Quin if she will help him win Pegeen?
(a) A path on his property that leads to the river.
(b) A job at Pegeen's once they are wed.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Prayers that will get her to heaven at the time of her death.

2. Which character comes up with the idea of entering Christy into the races and games?
(a) Shawn Keogh
(b) The Widow Quin.
(c) Pegeen.
(d) Sara Tansey.

3. The term "whisht" in the character's dialect means:
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Stop talking.
(c) Rest.
(d) Whiskers.

4. Which of the following characters could be described as the most impulsive?
(a) Christy Mahon
(b) The Widow Quin
(c) Old Mahon
(d) Shawn Keogh

5. What is Christy's reaction to his father?
(a) Afraid that he will be punished by God.
(b) Embarrassed about not doing a good job.
(c) Angry that he pretended to be dead.
(d) Guilty for hurting him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christy tells the Widow Quin:

2. What does the mirror at the beginning of the scene symbolize?

3. The Widow Quin enters the scene and suggests that he tell all of them his story while:

4. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?

5. What does the Widow Quin suggest that Old Mahon do?

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